Odontogenic tumors are any kind of abnormal growth in and around the jaw and teeth. 1  Many of these tumors are considered to be benign.  In unusual cases, odontogenic tumors are malignant, meaning they are likely to spread.
What are foodborne toxins? Foodborne toxins are toxins that are found in different foods that can cause illness when they are consumed. Some are naturally occurring toxins that are found in certain foods, and others are produced by bacteria that have contaminated a food item.
Causes of ciguatera poisoning. Ciguatera is the name given to food poisoning caused by the ciguatoxin â a type of toxin found in some species of tropical fish. Other types of toxins include maitotoxin and palytoxin. This is produced by organisms called âdinoflagellatesâwhich live in both sea and fresh water environments.